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General secretary Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over the Census questionnaire, alleging that the methodology adopted for collecting caste data is “deliberately flawed”
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Critically examine the implications of allegedly 'deliberately flawed' methodology in collecting caste data during the Census 2027.
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The Census 2027 was scheduled to be conducted in which year?
The Census 2027 was scheduled to be conducted in 2027, as per the original plan.
The Census questionnaire has been designed to collect which type of data?
The Census questionnaire has been specifically designed to collect caste data, a contentious issue in the country's demographic enumeration.
Consider the following statements regarding Census 2027: 1. The Census 2027 was conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. The Census 2027 questionnaire was designed to collect caste data. 3. The Census 2027 was scheduled to be conducted in 2025. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the fact list does not specify the Ministry responsible for the Census. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that the Census questionnaire has been designed to collect caste data. Statement 3 is false because the fact list states that the Census 2027 was scheduled to be conducted in 2027, not 2025.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Jairam Ramesh is the General Secretary of the Congress and has accused the Census 2027 of having a nefarious purpose. Statement-II: The Census 2027 has been designed to collect caste data, which is the reason for Jairam Ramesh's accusations. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true because Jairam Ramesh is the General Secretary of the Congress and has made accusations about the Census 2027. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that the Census questionnaire has been designed to collect caste data, which is likely the reason for Jairam Ramesh's accusations. Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because it provides a plausible reason for Jairam Ramesh's accusations.